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Wichita’s Early Edition brings you the first news of the day from Wichita and around the state. It’s everything you need to know in 15 minutes… or less.KMUW has 12 newscasts that air throughout the day. But we know you’re not always tied to your radio. This podcast compiles that news all in one place, so you can listen on your schedule.
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Friday, June 21, 2024
Scott Huerta of the San Francisco Bay Area band French Cassettes says that his first live performance was all he needed to know that music was his calling. KMUW's Jedd Beaudoin speaks with Huerta ahead of their appearance at Elsewhere Fest. We have their conversation, plus news from Wichita and around the state.
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Thursday, June 20, 2024
Wichita actors JR Hurst and Deb Campbell return to the stage this summer for a production of Neil Simon's 1972 comedy "The Sunshine Boys." Campbell says that although Simon wrote a four-person play, there's another important character in the work. KMUW's Jedd Beaudoin spoke with Hurst and Campbell about the production - which opens tonight at Roxy's Downtown. We have their conversation, plus news from Wichita and around the state.
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Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Long-term camping at Lake Afton in southwest Sedgwick county has served as affordable shelter to some struggling with high housing costs. But after complaints came in, the county commission will no longer allow people to stay more than 2 weeks at a time. Celia Hack went to the lake to see what the new rules mean for long-term campers. Plus we have news from Wichita and around the state.
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Tuesday, June 18, 2024
In her new novel, "Same As It Ever Was," author Claire Lombardo tackled telling one person's story through a non-linear timeline. KMUW's Beth Golay visits with Lombardo about the novel. Plus we have news from Wichita and around the state.
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Monday, June 17, 2024
The progressive bluegrass group Punch Brothers will perform in Salina tonight. Mandolinist Chris Thile says that the band focuses on entertaining a small audience, namely he and his bandmates. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.
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Friday, June 14, 2024
Denver jazz group Daruma brings together elements of film scores, progressive rock, traditional jazz and African music. Saxophonist Gabriel Mininberg says that the group's performances are ultimately a collaboration between the group and its audience. Plus stories from Wichita and around the state.